Clínica DentiCenter is one of Barranquilla's most comprehensive dental centers, located at Carrera 50, in the heart of Colombia's Caribbean capital. The clinic traces its origins to the Centro Odontológico Infantil (COI), a pediatric dental practice founded by Dr. Hernando Salazar Guerra, whose reputation for quality care and patient attention led to a steady expansion into adult dentistry and, ultimately, to a full-spectrum specialist clinic covering all 12 major dental disciplines. Today DentiCenter is supervised by Colombia's Superintendencia Nacional de Salud (Vigilado Supersalud) and positions itself as the most complete and modern oral health and cosmetic dental center in Barranquilla, with the strategic vision to become the leading dental clinic along Colombia's northern Caribbean coast.
Why Choose Clínica DentiCenter
DentiCenter's depth of in-house specialist staff is its defining advantage. The clinic does not rely on rotating external specialists: it maintains a permanent, named team of more than 15 dental professionals, each dedicated to their respective specialty. This means patients with complex, multi-treatment needs — combining implants, orthodontics, and oral rehabilitation, for example — receive continuous, coordinated care from specialists who work together within the same clinical environment. The clinic's Scientific Director, Dr. Hernando Salazar Guerra, trained in Dental Aesthetics and Implants at New York University, is an active member of both the Federación de Odontólogos Javerianos and the ALD Academy of Laser Dentistry, anchoring the clinic's clinical leadership in internationally recognized academic networks. Multiple insurance plan and health fund partnerships (convenios) extend access to a broad cross-section of the Barranquilla population, further reinforcing the clinic's role as a community dental institution rather than a boutique practice.
Treatments and Specialties
DentiCenter covers all 12 recognized dental specialties under one roof. Smile design is a signature treatment, with documented cases in lithium disilicate, ceromer, and composite resin, producing high-aesthetic porcelain and ceramic restorations. Orthodontics and maxillary orthopedics are led by three dedicated orthodontists: Dra. Jacqueline Carrasquilla Díaz, Dra. María José Yances Redondo, and Dra. Dianey Alarcón Ávila. Implantology and periodontics are managed by Dr. Jhon Cifuentes Castro. Oral rehabilitation is handled by two prosthodontists: Dr. Alfredo Cassandro Sosa and Dr. José R. Fadúl Ortiz. Endodontics is the specialty of Dr. Rafael Chaparro Castilla. Oral and maxillofacial surgery, including complex extractions and surgical procedures, is performed by Dr. John Hennesy Preciado. Additional services include pediatric dentistry, teeth whitening, TMJ (temporomandibular joint) treatment, preventive hygiene, and general dentistry for patients of all ages.
Team and Credentials
The clinical team is led scientifically by Dr. Hernando Salazar Guerra, who trained in dental aesthetics and implants at New York University and holds membership in the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD). Operations are managed by Hernando Salazar Trujillo, who holds an Industrial Engineering degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and an International MBA from IE Business School, bringing professional healthcare management discipline to the clinic's administration. The full specialist roster spans orthodontics, periodontics, implantology, oral surgery, endodontics, rehabilitation, and general practice, with each team member credited as one of the most outstanding in their specialty.
Facilities and Technology
DentiCenter's facility is purpose-designed to accommodate every dental specialty, with dedicated areas and equipment configured to the modern specifications of each discipline. The clinic uses advanced cosmetic restorative materials including lithium disilicate ceramic for high-translucency smile design cases. Online appointment booking is integrated with dental scheduling software, and the clinic accepts digital payments through the Wompi platform, reflecting a modern, patient-friendly operational approach.
International Patient Services
DentiCenter's combination of full-specialist depth, formal regulatory supervision, and proximity to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) makes it a credible option for dental tourists visiting Barranquilla from the United States, Canada, and Europe. The Caribbean coast city is gaining profile as a dental tourism destination, particularly for the Colombian diaspora community and international patients seeking high-quality specialist care at Latin American prices. The clinic communicates in Spanish, with English-language support available for prospective international patients.
Location and Access
Clínica DentiCenter is located at Carrera 50 #82-149, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia. Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) is approximately 20 to 30 minutes from the clinic by road, with direct international connections from Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The clinic's central Barranquilla location provides easy access by road and public transport from across the city and surrounding Atlántico department.
